Vlucht naar Egypte 1695 - 1729
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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old-timey
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19th century
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pencil work
This anonymous etching from the 17th century, titled *Vlucht naar Egypte* (Flight into Egypt), depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. The image shows Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus traveling by donkey under a palm tree. This black and white print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of a religious artwork popular during the Baroque era, offering a visual narrative for viewers to engage with a familiar religious story.
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